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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed P-38 Lightning
On this day in aviation history, January 27, 1939, the Lockheed XP-38 made its first flight. Developed under great secrecy, the aircraft would become famous during WWII as the legendary Lockheed P-38 ...
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Why Is The F-35 Fighter Jet Called The Lightning II?
When Lockheed eventually beat out Boeing ... including Major Richard Bong and Major Thomas McGuire, flew the P-38 lightning. Bong and McGuire accumulated 40 and 38 kills, respectively, flying ...